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Friday 2 July 2010

Now, I’ve never believed that government has all the answers. Government cannot and should not replace businesses as the true engine of growth and job creation in this country. Government should live within its means, and we should root out waste and abuse of taxpayer dollars wherever we can. And too much regulation can stifle competition and hurt businesses. But throughout our nation’s history, we have recognized that there have been times when only government has been able to do what individuals couldn’t do and corporations wouldn’t do. That’s how we have railroads and highways; public schools and police forces. That’s how we’ve made possible scientific research that’s led to medical breakthroughs and technological wonders That’s how we have Social Security, a minimum wage, and laws to protect the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. That’s how we have rules to ensure that mines are safe and that oil companies pay for the spills they cause. There have always been those who’ve said no to these ideas and policies. There were accusations that Social Security would lead to socialism, and that Medicare was a government takeover. There were automakers who argued that installing seat belts was unnecessary and unaffordable. There were skeptics who thought the cleaning of our water and our air would bankrupt our economy. Well you know what? The skeptics were wrong then, and they’re wrong today. This debate we’re having in Washington isn’t about big government or small government. It’s about responsible government. It’s about accountable government. It’s about a government that stands on the side of the American people – a government that breaks down barriers to opportunity and prosperity. That’s the kind of government we need. President Obama

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